Recipe for Black Eyed Pea Hummus

This recipe was in the group of "top recipes" for 2011 based on page views.  I posted it after New Years but thought I would re-post again this year before the holiday since it was a popular recipe.  


Growing up in the South, black eyed peas, usually with some greens, were a staple on New Years Day, served to bring us all good luck.  They are also recorded as being served on Rosh Hashana, Jewish New Year, also to bring good luck.  Honestly, I was never a big fan of black eyed peas.  But I love hummus and this one is really delicious.  If it brings us good luck, even more reason to try it!

Recipe for Blue Cheese, Pistachio, and Cranberry Turkey Burgers

It's only been a week since Turkey Day, I know.  Trust me, these turkey burgers pumped up with tangy blue cheese, salty pistachios and dried cranberries are worth a trip back to the turkey case at your grocery store. Or are you like me and always keep a package of ground turkey breast in the freezer?

PICTURE THIS: Mele Kalikimaka

Santa and Mrs. C arrive on Maui!

Happy Holidays-Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas)

Recipe for Nantucket Cranberry Pie (Cake)

What’s Thanksgiving without some cranberry recipes?  I came across a recipe for Nantucket Cranberry Pie, something I’d never heard of.  The recipe sounded super easy and looked yummy, although there were several references to how messy it was to eat but worth the mess for the flavors.  Oh, and it’s a cake not a pie.

Recipe for Light Pumpkin Cheesecake Parfaits

Here’s a rich, creamy pumpkin cheesecake parfait with a third of the calories and only 10% of the fat of the “regular” recipe.  A great “light” way to end a holiday meal.

Makes 4 generous servings each 289 calories, 6 grams fat, 52 grams carbs , 11 grams protein (you could make 6 more modest servings)

832 calories, 66 grams of fat, 66 grams carbs, 11 grams if made with full fat products